Reservoirs & lochs · East Midlands
Derwent Reservoir
In or near Edale.
Derwent Reservoir — a reservoir in england east midlands.
Bill Boaden — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edale · 7.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British reservoir — artificial impoundment for water supply, hydro-power or flood management. Many are open for recreation.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dark Peak SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Derwent Reservoir is located in the East Midlands. It serves as a significant water supply and is known for its scenic surroundings. The reservoir is often used for various recreational activities, including walking and birdwatching. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, ideal for enjoying nature and outdoor pursuits.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4167, -1.7500
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Hope Woodlands
- Postcode
- S33 0BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Edale — 7.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2651314 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Derwent Reservoir?
- Derwent Reservoir is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S33 0BB), in the parish of Hope Woodlands.
- What is Derwent Reservoir?
- Derwent Reservoir — a reservoir in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Derwent Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Edale, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode S33 0BB.
- Is Derwent Reservoir a protected site?
- Yes — Derwent Reservoir is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Derwent Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Edale, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S33 0BB.